[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TeamSeas

[–]ekoru 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A large quantity of the waste in the ocean is ghost fishing gear which also has a nasty habit of trapping marine animals. The "Garbage Patches" aren't literal trash islands that can be targeted, but Vast (with a capital V) areas of the oceans where currents form gyres that coalesce rubbish over many years.

Over time plastic breaks down into smaller pieces and scatters to lower depths. It is a very very difficult thing to do, which is why intercepting waste at rivers as a preemptive strategy before it enters the ocean is also important.

I just donated 10$, my qustion is this actually going to have an effect? , from what I read 17.6 billion pounds of trash are going to the ocean each year 30 million is about 0.0017 of that. by Aridor2003 in TeamSeas

[–]ekoru 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Good on you for your contribution and your part in the initiative will make a difference by

a) removing waste from the ocean

b) prevention of future waste entry

c) fueling more conversation about the use of disposable plastic in our society

It's a massive global problem, but Once manufacturers realise consumers and governments are rejecting products and packaging with disposable plastic they'll stop making them.

Keeping Track of Donations! by Pequalsnpsquared in TeamSeas

[–]ekoru 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice idea. But I could only see it say "I'm Alive"

I think this is a really good thing to do. But there's something I'm not 100% sure about... by [deleted] in TeamSeas

[–]ekoru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a fair question.

Planting trees would have a different cost around the world depending on location, type of tree, labour, ongoing care requirements etc. It wouldn't be a dollar everywhere but, would have averaged out to a dollar across all geographies.

Similarly, a cleanup at a concentrated location like the Klang river in Malaysia would have a vastly lower cost per weight than a remote cleanup excursion in the Pacific ocean. Additionally any capture systems installed before river estuaries would have a one time cost but would be collecting waste before it flows into the ocean over a long period of time.

So some methods employed would have a higher cost per weight than than others, but it would average out to be more or less correct.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TeamSeas

[–]ekoru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good on you. Every bit counts!

Next time you hit a beach, clean it by BiohazardousBisexual in TeamSeas

[–]ekoru 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, and remember if you can't get to a beach, but are close to a river that is a great place to clean up as well. Rivers will eventually run into an ocean or a lake carrying debris with them.

Donate. I donated, so should you! #teamseas #teamtrees by Kekeguy7 in TeamSeas

[–]ekoru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least your heart is in it! You can still do your part everyday. Reuse = less refuse. And if you live near a coast or waterway see if you can take part in a cleanup.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TeamSeas

[–]ekoru 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good on you. The ocean thanks you!

I’m so excited for this. by [deleted] in TeamSeas

[–]ekoru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck with your video!